Previous Military History: Boer War.
Weight: 161lb. Chest: 34½"-37½”.
Height: 5’11” Hair: Brown.
Complexion: Fair. Eyes: Grey.
Last Employer: Experimental Farm, Levin
Probate: Archives NZ Wellington
NOK: JR Bovey (brother) Levin.
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| Date of birth: | 08 March 1872 |
| Date of death: | 12 October 1917 |
| Place of birth: | Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand |
| Awards: | British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Occupation: | Gardener/Labourer |
| Last known residence: | Mako Mako Rd, Levin |
| Cause of death: | Killed in action |
| Place of death: | In the Field, Belgium |
| Spouses name: | Unmarried |
| Fathers name: | John Bovey |
| Mothers name: | Elizabeth Stud (née Greaves) known as Lizzy |
| Siblings: | George of 151 Waimia St, Edward (Nelson), John Robert (Levin), , and |
| Date of arrival overseas: | 20 July 1917 |
| Theatres of war: | Western Europe |
| Place of embarkation: | on HMS Tofua |
| Surname: | BOVEY |
| War memorial: | Weraroa Peace Gates, Levin |
| Place enlisted: | Levin |
| Christian names: | William Stud |
| Place of arrival overseas: | Devonport, England |
| Overseas memorial: | Tyne Cot Memorial, NZ Apse Panel 2 |
| Wars: | WW1 |
| Service number: | 45974 |
| Religion: | Church of England |
| Date enlisted: | 05 January 1917 |
| Final rank: | Private |
| Regiment or service: | 1st Bn Canterbury Regt NZEF |
| Embarkation date: | 26 April 1917 |
| User reference: | 2.271 |
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